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  • Facilities and Maintenance Engineer at Highland in Asheville

    Experienced Facilities and Maintenance Engineer Needed

    Highland Brewing Company is seeking an experienced Facilities and Maintenance Engineer to join the team in our exciting hill-top brew house and meadow complex. This role plays an integral part in the future of our organization and will contribute at a high level as we continue our growth and expansion plans.

    Highland Brewing Company is a growing and dynamic craft brewer in Asheville, NC. From our humble beginnings as Asheville’s first legal brewer since Prohibition, to our 20th Anniversary as Asheville’s premier craft brewer, we have always focused on quality, respect and integrity. We offer a fun work environment to other science-and-art-minded individuals who love great beer.

    If you meet the following qualifications and are capable of working in a fast paced, artisanal and challenging environment, we would welcome the opportunity to review your resume. Please send cover letter, salary requirements and resume to Careers@HighlandBrewing.com.


    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Job Title: Plant Facilities and Maintenance Engineer

    FLSA Status: Exempt

    Reports to: Director of Operations

    SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

    Responsible for facility/equipment and plant projects and for assisting the Head Brewer, Packaging Manager, and Director of Operations, in maintaining, implementing and improving systems critical to brewery operations

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    • Checks critical brewery systems daily
    • Maintains boiler
    • Maintains HVAC, including air conditioning, refrigeration, and glycol chiller systems
    • Assists in implementing and maintaining mechanical, plumbing, process, electrical, pneumatic, VFDs, PLCs, and other electronic equipment
    • Establishes a CMMS or similar system for work orders and preventive maintenance
    • Establishes and maintains a spare parts inventory
    • Works with Head Brewer to maintain brewhouse equipment and new installations
    • Works with Packaging Supervisor to maintain packaging equipment and assist in new installations
    • Ensures maintenance of company vehicles, including forklifts and Sprinters and keeps regulatory items pertaining to those vehicles current
    • Works with Director of Operations, Senior Vice President, Head Brewer, and Packaging Manager to design and implement new equipment installations
    • Works with management team to contribute to long-term strategic planning
    • Ensures the efficient and safe operation of all equipment
    • Maintains a safe work environment in accordance with regulations and Highland standards
    • Maintains a clean and orderly workshop and work station
    • Performs other duties as assigned


    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education:

    • Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
    • Bachelor Degree Mechanical Engineering or related field, preferred

    Experience:
    • Minimum of two years of relevant technical experience

    Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Process engineering
    • Systems analysis
    • Fabrication, mechanical, electrical, logic, and troubleshooting skills
    • Knowledge of steam principles, HVAC, compressed air, boiler, automotive, fluid dynamics and brewery process
    • Thorough understanding of safety regulations and proper safety procedures, including lock out/tag out and other required safety protocols
    • Ability to work with outside contractors, obtain quotes, and execute capital projects
    • Understanding of safety regulations and proper safety procedures, including lock out/tag out and other required safety protocols
    • Self-motivated with ability to work independently with limited direction and within a team environment
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Computer proficiency

    Working Conditions:
    • Ability to stand for long periods of time and do physically demanding work is required.
    • Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. is required.
    • Willingness to work on and around potentially dangerous equipment/machinery is required.
    • Willingness to work in an environment with high noise levels is required.
    • Willingness to work evenings and weekends and respond to emergencies is required.
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